chicken & macaroni

Name: CHICKEN & MACARONI
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) elbow macaroni; 3 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 - celery stalk, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1 1/2 cup(s) milk; 1 large can chunk chicken (or one large chicken breast, cooked and cut in small pieces); 4 ounce(s) cheddar cheese, shredded

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Sep 8, 2012

I've had this recipe forever and don't even remember where it came from, but it's basic and simple and tasty. Try it--you'll like it! Photo source: tasteofhome.com

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 - celery stalk, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups milk
1 large can chunk chicken (or one large chicken breast, cooked and cut in small pieces)
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make chicken & macaroni

Step 1

Prepare macaroni as directed; drain & keep warm. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add green pepper and celery. Cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk; cook, stirring constantly until sauce is slightly thickened.
Step 3

Stir in chicken and cheese just until cheese is melted. Remove from heat. Stir in the macaroni and serve.
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